Education
1963 Mashad Seminary, Iran. Lagha and Basic Aqaid.1964-1967 Jamia Imamia Nazim, Karachi, Pakistan. Studied the topics of Mantiq, Tafsir al-Quran, 'Ulum al-Quran, Tarikh, Aqid, Kalam, Lugha and Falsafa.
Principal at the time was Muhammad Mustafa Jauhar.
Also studied Arabic Languages at Karachi University.1968-1969 Qom Seminary, Iran. Study of Usul.1969-1975 Hawza 'ilmiyya Najaf (Seminary of Najaf), Iraq.
Resumed studies on Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh, 'ilm al-Hadith, 'ilm ar-Rijal. Started working in the offices of Abu-al-Qasim al-Khoei translating English correspondences for al-Khoei and works while studying Sotooh, 'Uloom, Bahath Kharij.
Career
In recent years, his primary focus has been the translations of Islamic ahadith from Kitab al-Kafi (8 Volumes) and Bihar al-Anwar. 1963 Mashad Seminary, Iran. While working in the offices of Abu-al-Qasim al-Khoei, Sarwar worked closely with Murtadha Nakshawani and Murtadha Khallkali in the early days of al-Khoei"s tenure.
While each ones responsibilities were based on ability, Sarwar started translating english correspondences for al-Khoei to read while at the same time translating al-Khoei"s works to English.
He did this as he continued his religious studies in advanced topics (mentioned in latter part of education). Reaching the United States proved to be challenging, funded by the office of al-Khoei he traveled to Lebanon planning to apply for a Visa at the United States Embassy in Beirut.
While on route to Beirut he shared a taxi with a local family, one of the sons recognized an unusual detour being taken by the Taxi driver. The driver was asked to stop and started to drive at excessive speeds through local roads raising fear of a possible kidnapping, one of the passengers managed to subdue the driver allowing for everyone to escape.
After this incident Sarwar decided to apply at the United States embassy in Damascus, Syria.
With one of the many letters expressing some excitement regarding his anticipated arrival to the United States, an application for a Visa was approved after 3 months.
Membership
With full support from the members of the office and al-Khoei himself, al-Khoei promoted Sarwar to be his representative to North America.
